Hush puppies are a delicious fried appetizer recipe that originated in the southern United States, particularly in the coastal regions of the southern states. This preparation is mainly made from cornmeal and is characterized by its crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside. Their name comes from the English expression "hush puppies," which means "to quiet the puppies," as it is said that fishermen would throw these fried snacks to the dogs to keep them quiet while they worked.
In other Latin American countries, although the traditional recipe is not as common, similar preparations can be found under names such as "corn fritters" or simply "savory fritters," adapted to local ingredients. However, the essence of hush puppies remains: a cornmeal batter, fried until it achieves that golden and crunchy touch that makes them irresistible.
How to Make Hush Puppies
Ingredients:
Cornmeal, Baking Powder, Salt, Sugar, All-Purpose Flour, Egg, Milk, Red Bell Pepper, Green Onion, Onion
Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and milk together.
Add to the dry ingredients and stir.
Incorporate the onion, red bell pepper, and green onion, if using.
Drop spoonfuls into hot oil in a deep fryer at 190 degrees Celsius, and fry until golden brown.
